Ali Talimian

Ali Talimian is a Researcher at the Department of Glass Processing within the Joint Glass Centre (Vitrum Laugaricio - VILA) at Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Slovakia. His research focuses on advanced ceramic and glass materials with particular expertise in strengthening techniques and mechanical characterization.

Dr. Talimian's educational background includes:

• PhD in Materials Engineering (2017) from University of Trento, Department of Industrial Engineering
• MSc in Materials Engineering-Ceramics (2013) from Iran University of Science and Technology
• BSc in Materials Engineering-Ceramics (2010) from Iran University of Science and Technology

His primary research areas encompass:

• Ceramics composites and transparent ceramics
• Processing of materials and mechanical properties
• Fabrication and characterization of transformation toughened ceramics
• High-strength glasses and glass technology

His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications in strengthening technologies for industrial use.

Dr. Talimian's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to ceramic and glass science, with particular emphasis on magnesium aluminate spinel processing and ion-exchange strengthening mechanisms for various glass types. His research shows progression from fundamental glass strengthening mechanisms to advanced ceramic processing techniques.

Professional recognitions include:

• Participation grant for CersJ-GOMD joint symposium 2016, Kyoto, Japan
• Participation grant for attending GOMD 2016, Madison WI
• Scholarship for The Advanced School on Glasses and Glass-Ceramics (G&GC São Carlos), Brazil (2015)
• Membership in the American Ceramic Society

As a supervisor of PhD students, Dr. Talimian contributes to doctoral education in inorganic technologies and materials. He actively participates in significant research projects including the Horizon 2020 framework programme's Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass and the VEGA Grant No 2/0028/21 on aluminosilicate glass materials, serving as Deputy of Principal Investigator.

His research is conducted within the Joint Glass Centre (VILA), which maintains strong international collaborations with Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, and Università degli Studi di Padova, enhancing the global impact of his work in glass and ceramic materials science.